Skip to content
All about finance. — Food-and-drink — Business — Football — Lifestyle — Finance — Sports

Former Chelsea Champions League victor Salomon Kalou unveils unexpected entrepreneurial endeavor following football retirement

Ex-Chelsea striker Salomon Kalou, aged 39, shocks fans by announcing his latest endeavor: operating a chocolate company. Once a renowned football player for the Ivory Coast national team, Kalou now ventures into the sweet business scene.

,   and  Administrator
2 min read
Veteran soccer player Salomon Kalou, age 39, unveils unexpected endeavor: managing a chocolate...
Veteran soccer player Salomon Kalou, age 39, unveils unexpected endeavor: managing a chocolate company. Previously a Chelsea forward and Ivory Coast national team member, Kalou now dives into the world of confections.

Former Chelsea Champions League victor Salomon Kalou unveils unexpected entrepreneurial endeavor following football retirement

Salomon Kalou Swaps Soccer Shoes for Chocolate: A Fresh Start

In a surprising twist, former Chelsea star Salomon Kalou has announced his new venture - a chocolate business. Known for his role in snatching the Champions League for the Blues back in 2012, Kalou is now focused on sweets instead of soccer boots.

Sign up for the latest Chelsea updates! Your info will be handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

The name of his chocolate brand - Oume - is after his birthplace in the Ivory Coast. Kalou emphasizes the significance of his homeland in the chocolate world. In an interview with The Telegraph, he shared:

The unexpected career change has left soccer fans scratching their heads, reminiscing about the thrilling runs Kalou made down the Stamford Bridge flanks, not cocoa beans and hand-tempered truffles.

As he sets his sights on the UK market, Kalou's aspiration is to see Oume sold in Waitrose, Selfridges, and Harrods. However, the cocoa industry is challenging, with extreme weather and under-investment driving up cocoa prices[1][2].

Kalou, who also played for Lille, Hertha Berlin, and Botafogo, has displayed remarkable determination in this venture. With a focus on quality and storytelling, he aims to appeal to both football fans and chocolate enthusiasts[2][3].

References:

  1. Kalou, S. (2025). Ex-Chelsea forward Salomon Kalou launches new chocolate business [Online]. Retrieved from Metro.co.uk.
  2. The Telegraph. (2025). Salomon Kalou launches premium cocoa brand inspired by birthplace in Ivory Coast [Online]. Retrieved from The Telegraph.
  3. BBC Sport. (2025). Salomon Kalou: Ex-Chelsea striker launches cocoa-based chocolate brand [Online]. Retrieved from BBC Sport.
  4. Salomon Kalou, in his new venture, aims to make Oume chocolate available at prestigious UK retailers like Waitrose, Selfridges, and Harrods.
  5. Despite his success in football with teams like Chelsea, Lille, Hertha Berlin, and Botafogo, Salomon Kalou is now venturing into the challenging world of finance, focusing on establishing a premium chocolate brand.
  6. As he shares his chocolate's origin story rooted in his birthplace in the Ivory Coast, Salomon Kalou targets a clientele that includes both football enthusiasts and connoisseurs of fine food-and-drink.

Read also:

    Related

    Latest